Straits Settlements 10 Cent Silver Coin, 1927, NGC AU53
basic information
Issuing country: Straits Settlements (British Malaya)
Denomination: 10 cents
Year of publication: 1927
Appraisal institution: NGC (Numismatic Guarantee Company)
Grade: AU53 (About Uncirculated 53)
NGC Certification Number: 8202907-090
Material: Silver (.600)
Weight: 2.71g
Diameter: 18mm
Thickness: 1.35mm
Edge: Reeded
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History and background of publication
This coin is a 10-cent silver coin issued in 1927 in the British-ruled Straits Settlements.
The Straits Settlements were British colonies centered around Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, and developed as a key hub for Southeast Asian trade. This currency was widely used as everyday silver coins and was an important currency that supported the colonial economy.
Ten-cent silver coins issued in 1926-1927 were manufactured with a silver purity of 60%. Although the mintage in 1927 was relatively large at approximately 23 million coins, the number of coins surviving in high-quality condition is decreasing year by year.
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Design Features
Obverse
This is a portrait of King George V of Great Britain, facing left.
In the surrounding area
"GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA"
The inscription is engraved on it.
The portrait was designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, the official sculptor for the British Royal Family.
Reverse side
Large in the center
"10"
There is a face value displayed, and around it
"STRAITS SETTLEMENTS"
At the bottom
"TEN CENTS 1927"
The coin features an elegant and highly legible design, typical of British colonial silver coins, with the words "British" engraved on it.
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Collection value and market valuation
This coin is a small silver coin with a silver purity of 60% and a weight of 2.71g.
The listed product has received an AU53 rating from NGC.
**AU (About Uncirculated)** means "nearly unused," and is a highly collectible grade that retains much of its original luster despite showing only very slight wear from handling.
Although the 1927 mintage was large in terms of overall mintage, relatively few examples remain in AU (Australian Origin) or better condition, making them consistently popular among collectors of British colonial currency and Malaysian/Singapore-related coins.
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Regarding the condition and authenticity of the listed items
This coin has been authenticated by **NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company)**.
* Grade: AU53
* Authentication number: 8202907-090
With minimal wear from circulation, the intricate design details remain remarkably clear. This is an attractive piece with its original silver color and natural tone, and the NGC holder packaging provides both authenticity assurance and peace of mind for long-term storage.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What kind of rating is AU53?
A. AU53 is a grade that means "near mint condition." There is very slight wear, but the details of the design and the shine are well preserved, and it is highly valued as being in a condition close to mint.
Q. Is a 1927 10-cent silver coin rare?
A. While the number of coins issued for this year is relatively large at approximately 23 million, the number of high-grade pieces (AU or above) is limited, and NGC/PCGS certified pieces enjoy consistent popularity in the collector market.
Q. What is the silver content of this coin?
A. This coin is manufactured with a **60% fineness (.600 Silver)** and weighs 2.71g. It is known as one of the representative small silver coins of the British colonial era.
